ART GALLERIES

 

ACCENT GALLERY		956 Asbury Ave, Ocean City (609-398-3577). Professional custom framing, handcrafted American crafts, and a fine selection of national and local art from Powell, Hatfield, McDuff, and others. Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-3 pm.
BEACH GALLERY		312 Beach Dr, Cape May (609-884-5449). Fine art gallery featuring the work of master impressionist Hose Royo and renowned American sculpture artist Richard MacDonald. Open Fri-Sun 10 am-6 pm.
CAPRICE GALLERY		Harrah's Casino Hotel, Atlantic City (800-626-7750). Numerous special showings and limited-edition works on display throughout the year. Open daily 10 am-midnight.
CENTRAL SQUARE FINE ARTS GALLERY		10 Central Square, Linwood (609 653-1080). Featuring limited-edition prints, oils, and watercolors, plus works by Roy Fairchild, Hatfield, Rizzi, Fazzino,and Beryl Cook. Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5:30 pm.
ELROSE GALLERIES		1505 Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-345-2279). Original artwork by Erte, Bill Mack, David Miller, Frederick Remington bronzes, antique and estate jewelry. Open 10 am-5:30 pm daily.

BOARDWALK HAPPENINGS

 

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM		1441 New York Ave and Boardwalk, Atlantic City (609-347-2001). The quirkiest, most amazing exhibits, including the Jersey Devil Skeleton and a roulette table made of jelly beans. Open daily 10 am-10 pm. Admission S8.95 plus tax, $6.95 plus tax for children 5-12, free for kids 4 and under.
STEEL PIER		1000 Boardwalk at Virginia Ave, Atlantic City (609-345-4893). Rides, games and other amusements have returned to the city's world famous, 100 year-old pier.

HISTORIC MUSEUM

 

ATLANTIC CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Garden Pier, Boardwalk at New Jersey Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-5839). A historical study in panoramic photography on display. Open daily 10 am-4 pm.

JUST FOR KIDS

 

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

3112 Fire Rd, Egg Harbor Twp (609-645-7741). Featuring a TV studio, a hospital ER, a post office, a grocery store, and more. Open Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun noon-5 pm. $4 (under 2 free)

LIGHTHOUSES

 

ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE

Rhode Island and Pacific Aves. (609-449-1360). Built in 1857, now being renovated, along with the lightkeeper's house. A photographer's delight. Call for tour schedule.

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

 

BLUE HERON PINES		550 Country Club Rd., Cologne (609-965-1800). Tee time reservations up to five days in advance. Call for pricing information.
BRIGANTINE GOLF LINKS		Roosevelt Blvd and East Shore Dr., Brigantine (609-266-1388). From $40 daily. Fee includes cart.

SHOPPING

 

HAMILTON MALL		4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing (609-646-8326). Over 140 stores and restaurants including Macy's, Sears. JCPenney, Red Lobster, Olive Garden, Ruby Tuesday. Open Mon-Sat 10 am-9:30 pm, Sun 11 am-6 pm.
SHOPS ON OCEAN ONE		1 Atlantic Ocean, Boardwalk at Arkansas Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-8086). The only shopping center built over the Atlantic Ocean, with 100 specialty shops, four restaurants, and an international food court. Kids of all ages will love the Tilt-Fun-One family amusement center on the first deck. Call for current hours.

WATER ATTRACTIONS

 

ATLANTIC CITY CRUISES		Historic Gardner's Basin, 800 New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-347-7600). This double-deck yacht offers sightseeing adventures daily, as well as corporate and convention events. Cruises available April through November for all occasions. Call for complete schedule and prices.
ATLANTIC CITY PARASAIL		Historic Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City (609-348-0033). Operating out of this location, as well as locations in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood. Fly like a bird over the bay. Offering 10-minute rides. Call for hours of operation and cost.